An official from the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) stated that constant pressure from Ukrainian armed forces on plant employees poses a significant threat to nuclear safety, with potential repercussions across Europe and Ukraine. The official warned that a disaster could be comparable to Chernobyl.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the IAEA's assessments of attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are overly generalized and consist of "banal truths." He highlighted that targeted attacks on people continue daily, and tensions are escalating as the "Kiev regime" is not being stopped. Likhachev expressed hope that objections to Ukraine's actions would be heard.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev expressed concern over the West's inaction regarding Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Energodar. He stated that a plant worker was killed and another injured, along with a pensioner, due to these attacks, warning of escalating violence.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Energodar on Wednesday resulted in the death of one Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) employee and serious injury to another, according to Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. This incident follows earlier reports of casualties in the region.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has repaired all critical damage impacting its safety, according to ZNPP Director Yury Chernichuk. While some components damaged by shelling are out of service, alternative or backup systems are in place, with replacements planned over time.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be shown the transport workshop of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant attacked by Ukraine once it is safe to do so, according to Yevgenia Yashina, Director of Communications. She stated that the current threat of repeated attacks prevents the inspection.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power for 20 minutes overnight due to a drone strike on the Nikopolskaya substation, the IAEA reported. Emergency generators kicked in until the power line was restored, highlighting the "constant dangers to nuclear safety during the war."
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused the UN and IAEA of "playing both sides" on the Zaporozhye NPP issue, citing "vague wording" and "unsubstantiated calls for peace." He also stated that the EU is "deliberately turning a blind eye" to alleged crimes by the Zelensky regime, particularly strikes on the nuclear power plant and Energodar.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian strikes near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's reactor hall constitute "nuclear terrorism" and pose a large-scale disaster risk. He cited a recent drone attack on a turbine hall and damage to a transport shop, with impacts close to reactor compartments.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused EU states of deliberately ignoring alleged crimes by Ukraine's Zelensky regime, including shelling the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, citing political motivations.
Russia's Rosatom CEO urged the IAEA to take practical steps and provide an adequate response to Ukrainian drone attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Energodar, calling the strike on a power unit a "first targeted attack on an operating nuclear power unit in human history."
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that a Ukrainian drone attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was deliberate and a "precursor to a nuclear incident." The ZNPP director confirmed targeted strikes, noting potential for radiation accidents. Attacks have also disrupted supplies in the satellite city of Energodar.
Russia's Foreign Ministry accuses Ukraine of "nuclear terrorism" following attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). A diplomat warned of catastrophic consequences from escalating strikes, including potential damage to power units. Ukraine has intensified shelling, destroying vehicles and damaging facilities, though no staff casualties were reported.
Ukrainian troops are shelling the Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant (ZNPP) and Energodar to sow chaos and force employees to leave, according to ZNPP Director Yury Chernichuk. Recent attacks destroyed transport vehicles and damaged the plant's Unit 6 turbine hall.
Russia's Foreign Ministry accuses Kiev of nuclear terrorism after a deliberate attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's core equipment, posing a global threat.
A Ukrainian combat drone struck the turbine hall of Unit 6 at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), with the impact site mere meters from the reactor, raising significant safety concerns despite no critical damage to main equipment.
An independent nuclear expert warns that ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Energodar, the satellite city of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), pose serious security risks and could lead to catastrophic consequences. The ZNPP reported a drone attack on a vehicle carrying employees, though no injuries occurred. Power has been restored to Energodar after a four-day outage.
The area of Ukrainian military attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Energodar has expanded, with drones and artillery targeting infrastructure and residential areas. The plant's director described it as a "massive psychological attack."
Zaporozhye NPP Director Yury Chernichuk stated that Ukrainian military actions pose a threat to the safety of plant personnel, citing recent attacks on transport vehicles and the death of an employee. The plant is the largest in Europe.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) reported nighttime attacks by Ukrainian troops on Energodar to IAEA inspectors. Damage to a firefighting vehicle and a medical unit was noted, with access to affected sites restricted for inspectors.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev urged Europe to increase efforts to de-escalate the situation around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, warning that it is approaching a "point of no return" and poses significant risks to Eastern European countries.
Energodar and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) site are under continuous attack by Ukrainian forces using artillery and drones, according to ZNPP Communications Director Yevgenia Yashina. While no casualties were reported, civilian infrastructure, including roofs, windows, and vehicles, sustained damage over the weekend.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that negotiations are underway with the IAEA to establish a temporary silence regime at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. The goal is to repair damaged transmission poles, as the plant has been running on a single power line for over two months, leading to emergency diesel generator activations. Repairs are expected to begin by the end of May.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev expressed alarm that the IAEA secretariat is not acknowledging daily Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and civilian infrastructure, as well as the killing of Russian citizens. He stated this will be a key issue in upcoming consultations with the IAEA leadership.
